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Creamy Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup with Bacon

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A warm, comforting, and creamy potato soup made easy in the crockpot with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and a smooth cottage cheese twist. Perfect for cozy nights and busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6–8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup (240 ml) small-curd cottage cheese, blended
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups (100-150g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2–3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Peel and dice the russet potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes.
  4. Add the diced potatoes, sautéed onions and garlic, and most of the crispy bacon (reserve some for garnish) into the crockpot.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the butter, flour, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, blend the cottage cheese until smooth and stir it into the crockpot.
  8. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until melted and fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon bits and sliced green onions.

Notes

Sauté onions and garlic in bacon fat for deeper flavor. Cook bacon until crispy in skillet for best texture. Use small-curd cottage cheese and blend well for creamy texture without heaviness. Adjust seasoning after slow cooking to avoid over-salting. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour. For vegetarian, omit bacon and use smoked paprika or liquid smoke and vegetable broth.

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Keywords: potato soup, crockpot soup, loaded potato soup, bacon soup, creamy soup, comfort food, slow cooker recipe

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